Shirley Golf Club
Christchurch, New Zealand
Course Layout
92 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Course by the Numbers
Calculated from 92 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.
What Should You Expect to Shoot?
These expected scores use the World Handicap System formula: your handicap index × slope ÷ 113, plus course rating. Use them to set a realistic target before you tee off.
Championship
Rating 72.0 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 6,800 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 78 | +6 |
| 10 | 12 | 84 | +12 |
| 15 | 17 | 89 | +17 |
| 20 | 23 | 95 | +23 |
| 25 | 29 | 101 | +29 |
| 30 | 35 | 107 | +35 |
Medal
Rating 70.5 · Slope 125 · Par 72 · 6,400 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 75 | +3 |
| 10 | 10 | 80 | +8 |
| 15 | 15 | 86 | +14 |
| 20 | 21 | 91 | +19 |
| 25 | 26 | 97 | +25 |
| 30 | 32 | 102 | +30 |
Club
Rating 68.5 · Slope 120 · Par 72 · 6,000 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 70 | +-2 |
| 10 | 7 | 76 | +4 |
| 15 | 12 | 81 | +9 |
| 20 | 18 | 86 | +14 |
| 25 | 23 | 92 | +20 |
| 30 | 28 | 97 | +25 |
Forward
Rating 72.0 · Slope 125 · Par 74 · 5,400 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 76 | +2 |
| 10 | 9 | 81 | +7 |
| 15 | 15 | 87 | +13 |
| 20 | 20 | 92 | +18 |
| 25 | 26 | 98 | +24 |
| 30 | 31 | 103 | +29 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Yards | 440 | 531 | 416 | 420 | 212 | 424 | 356 | 169 | 405 | 3,373 | 393 | 360 | 196 | 512 | 440 | 360 | 163 | 428 | 557 | 3,409 | 6,782 |
| Stroke Index | 7 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 |
Holes That Decide Your Round
Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →
Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.
Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.
Pre-Round Checklist for Shirley Golf Club
Your Game Plan for Shirley Golf Club
The scorecard tells you the course. The Grand Plan assessment tells you you — which part of your game is actually bleeding strokes. Pair both, and you have a pre-round strategy tailored to this course AND your weaknesses.
Tee Sets
Championship
- Yards:
- 6,800
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 72.0
- Slope:
- 130
Medal
- Yards:
- 6,400
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 70.5
- Slope:
- 125
Club
- Yards:
- 6,000
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 68.5
- Slope:
- 120
Forward
- Yards:
- 5,400
- Par:
- 74
- Course Rating:
- 72.0
- Slope:
- 125
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the par at Shirley Golf Club?
Shirley Golf Club is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,782 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,373 yards), back nine par 36 (3,409 yards).
What is the longest hole at Shirley Golf Club?
The longest hole is hole 18, a par 5 playing 557 yards.
Which hole is hardest at Shirley Golf Club?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 424 yards.
What should I shoot at Shirley Golf Club?
Use the expected-score table above — it's calculated from your handicap and this course's official WHS rating and slope. A 15 handicap typically shoots mid-80s to low-90s depending on the tee set; a 25 handicap mid-90s to low-100s. Track your actual scores against these targets to see how your game travels.